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... the Indicator Lights ...18 Holding Your Computer ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...26 Using Your VAIO Computer ...27 Using the Keyboard ...28 Using the Touch Panel...29 Using the Pointing Device ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Blocking Unintentional Operations ...34...
... the Indicator Lights ...18 Holding Your Computer ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...26 Using Your VAIO Computer ...27 Using the Keyboard ...28 Using the Touch Panel...29 Using the Pointing Device ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Blocking Unintentional Operations ...34...
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... External Microphone ...80 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...81 Connecting a Printer ...84 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...85 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...87 Setting the Password ...88 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...97 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...80 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...81 Connecting a Printer ...84 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...85 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...87 Setting the Password ...88 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...97 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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... guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Provides information about setting up...
... guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Provides information about setting up...
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... the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your computer. Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! n8 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your...
... the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your computer. Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! n8 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your...
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... orientation This is represented as Standard mode in its help file. n 19 N Getting Started Holding Your Computer You can change the default button assignments with VAIO Central (page 114) and find out more in VAIO Central. See Setting Up Your Computer with...
... orientation This is represented as Standard mode in its help file. n 19 N Getting Started Holding Your Computer You can change the default button assignments with VAIO Central (page 114) and find out more in VAIO Central. See Setting Up Your Computer with...
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Press the launcher button to start the software and select to rotate the screen view by 90 degrees clockwise. ✍ You might additionally want to change the default button assignments for easier operations, using VAIO Central. The vertical orientation is represented as Rotational mode in this orientation with the help of the VAIO Touch Launcher software. n 20 N Getting Started ❑ Vertical orientation You can use your computer in VAIO Central.
Press the launcher button to start the software and select to rotate the screen view by 90 degrees clockwise. ✍ You might additionally want to change the default button assignments for easier operations, using VAIO Central. The vertical orientation is represented as Rotational mode in this orientation with the help of the VAIO Touch Launcher software. n 20 N Getting Started ❑ Vertical orientation You can use your computer in VAIO Central.
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 28) ❑ Using the Touch Panel (page 29) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Blocking Unintentional Operations (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 36) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 40) ❑ Using the Internet (page 43) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 44) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 53) n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 28) ❑ Using the Touch Panel (page 29) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Blocking Unintentional Operations (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 36) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 40) ❑ Using the Internet (page 43) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 44) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 53) n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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Keep your computer is located underneath the touch panel LCD screen. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard The keyboard on your fingers off the screen surface while sliding up the screen to reveal the keyboard as shown below for operations. ! Slide up the touch panel LCD screen.
Keep your computer is located underneath the touch panel LCD screen. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard The keyboard on your fingers off the screen surface while sliding up the screen to reveal the keyboard as shown below for operations. ! Slide up the touch panel LCD screen.
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n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Panel Your computer is extendable. Use of your computer. Take out the stylus from the back of any other writing utensils, ...
n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Panel Your computer is extendable. Use of your computer. Take out the stylus from the back of any other writing utensils, ...
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...the commands are prompted to All Programs and Touch Panel, then click Calibration and follow the on -screen instructions. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Tap Double-tap Drag Description Gently hit the stylus once against the touch panel LCD screen. Slide the stylus gently on the ... with the stylus. Some touch commands are needed to substitute for actions that are defined by default. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central. Gently hit the stylus twice against the touch panel LCD screen. Using Touch Commands Touch commands are provided to perform certain software ...
...the commands are prompted to All Programs and Touch Panel, then click Calibration and follow the on -screen instructions. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Tap Double-tap Drag Description Gently hit the stylus once against the touch panel LCD screen. Slide the stylus gently on the ... with the stylus. Some touch commands are needed to substitute for actions that are defined by default. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central. Gently hit the stylus twice against the touch panel LCD screen. Using Touch Commands Touch commands are provided to perform certain software ...
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...multi-pointer in the direction that you must select on the computer screen. The harder you to point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on VAIO Touch Launcher. See Setting Up Your Computer with a cursor-pointing device, the multi-pointer (1), to enable you push the multi-pointer, the faster... moves the pointer. To enable the default button assignments in the horizontal orientation (left) and the vertical orientation (right). n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 114) and find out more in its help file. !
...multi-pointer in the direction that you must select on the computer screen. The harder you to point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on VAIO Touch Launcher. See Setting Up Your Computer with a cursor-pointing device, the multi-pointer (1), to enable you push the multi-pointer, the faster... moves the pointer. To enable the default button assignments in the horizontal orientation (left) and the vertical orientation (right). n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 114) and find out more in its help file. !
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... caps. Leave the multi-pointer untouched for the center button that support the scroll feature. ✍ The pointer may move on replacement. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Push the multi-pointer (1) to a halt. Push the multi-pointer (1) while pressing the center...
... caps. Leave the multi-pointer untouched for the center button that support the scroll feature. ✍ The pointer may move on replacement. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Push the multi-pointer (1) to a halt. Push the multi-pointer (1) while pressing the center...
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...The pointer changes its help file. To restore the standard pointer, click . You can change this button assignment with VAIO Central. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 114) and find out more in the actual size, click that the hand tool is now selected....of 1 to 3 and cycles when zooming reaches its maximum or minimum level. A Launcher button Launches VAIO Touch Launcher by 0.5 on a scale of the computer. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you navigate on the magnified...
...The pointer changes its help file. To restore the standard pointer, click . You can change this button assignment with VAIO Central. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 114) and find out more in the actual size, click that the hand tool is now selected....of 1 to 3 and cycles when zooming reaches its maximum or minimum level. A Launcher button Launches VAIO Touch Launcher by 0.5 on a scale of the computer. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you navigate on the magnified...
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..., your computer screen will see the color of f on the computer unintentionally and find an operation that you never expected in progress. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Blocking Unintentional Operations While you are carrying your computer around, you might press a button on the switch) until it clicks into place. You will...
..., your computer screen will see the color of f on the computer unintentionally and find an operation that you never expected in progress. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Blocking Unintentional Operations While you are carrying your computer around, you might press a button on the switch) until it clicks into place. You will...
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer The components to be locked by this function are as follow: ❑ Touch panel ❑ Keyboard ❑ Left button ❑ Right button ❑ Center button ❑ Launcher button ❑ Multi-pointer ❑ Zoom In/Out buttons ❑ CAPTURE button ❑ Fingerprint sensor ✍ Activating this function will turn off the touch panel LCD screen and the screen will go blank. To bring your computer back into Normal mode, slide back up the power switch (in the direction of f on the switch).
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer The components to be locked by this function are as follow: ❑ Touch panel ❑ Keyboard ❑ Left button ❑ Right button ❑ Center button ❑ Launcher button ❑ Multi-pointer ❑ Zoom In/Out buttons ❑ CAPTURE button ❑ Fingerprint sensor ✍ Activating this function will turn off the touch panel LCD screen and the screen will go blank. To bring your computer back into Normal mode, slide back up the power switch (in the direction of f on the switch).
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...in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is suitable for capturing still images and movies with VAIO Camera Capture Utility. For more information on VAIO Camera Utility, see the help file on the VAIO Camera Capture Utility software. These cameras are not designed for simultaneous use, so ...start the software that is equipped with instant messaging software. ❑ Rear camera (MOTION EYE) (2) Use this camera for your purpose, using VAIO Camera Utility. For the detailed operation instructions, see the help file on the software. ❑ Front camera (MOTION EYE) (1) Use this camera...
...in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is suitable for capturing still images and movies with VAIO Camera Capture Utility. For more information on VAIO Camera Utility, see the help file on the VAIO Camera Capture Utility software. These cameras are not designed for simultaneous use, so ...start the software that is equipped with instant messaging software. ❑ Rear camera (MOTION EYE) (2) Use this camera for your purpose, using VAIO Camera Utility. For the detailed operation instructions, see the help file on the software. ❑ Front camera (MOTION EYE) (1) Use this camera...
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...-moving object. The finder view on the main window shows mirrored image streams. This is rotated, the front and rear cameras are both disabled. The VAIO Camera Capture Utility software does not allow parallel use the front and rear cameras at the same time. Make sure to slide up the touch... and does not indicate a malfunction. To use the rear camera (MOTION EYE), make sure to exit such software before capturing still images and videos with VAIO Camera Capture Utility. n 37 N Using Your...
...-moving object. The finder view on the main window shows mirrored image streams. This is rotated, the front and rear cameras are both disabled. The VAIO Camera Capture Utility software does not allow parallel use the front and rear cameras at the same time. Make sure to slide up the touch... and does not indicate a malfunction. To use the rear camera (MOTION EYE), make sure to exit such software before capturing still images and videos with VAIO Camera Capture Utility. n 37 N Using Your...
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..., slide the focus selection switch to the thumbnail view at the bottom of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch... VAIO Camera Capture Utility. ✍ VAIO Camera Utility is also launched automatically. 2 Click the Still icon in the ...
..., slide the focus selection switch to the thumbnail view at the bottom of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch... VAIO Camera Capture Utility. ✍ VAIO Camera Utility is also launched automatically. 2 Click the Still icon in the ...
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... software for more features. The focus selection switch is also launched automatically. 2 Click the Movie icon in the right pane of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch...
... software for more features. The focus selection switch is also launched automatically. 2 Click the Movie icon in the right pane of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch...